Men's Cormac Logo Shirt vs Quick-Dry Long-Sleeve Polo Shirt: which is safer?
Arc'teryx Men's Cormac Logo Shirt is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Arc'teryx
Men's Cormac Logo Shirt
PFAS grade
D 65/100
Overall grade
F 47/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
100% polyester knit, no water-repellent treatment
Confidence
72%
PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metal pigments
PossibleAntimony in polyester
ReportedMicroplastic shedding
Lululemon
Quick-Dry Long-Sleeve Polo Shirt
PFAS grade
F 20/100
Overall grade
F 0/100
Verdict
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Hazard flags
⚑ 4
Material
Polyester blend with moisture-wicking treatment
Confidence
45%
PossibleFormaldehyde-releasing resins (fabric finishing)
PossibleAzo dyes and heavy-metal mordants
PossibleAntimony in polyester fiber
Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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